Harry Bonnycastle1

#19395, (circa 1833 - )
FatherHumphrey Bonnycastle1 b. 15 Mar 1795, d. b 14 Mar 1866
MotherJane Cottrell1 b. c 1796, d. 1867
Harry Bonnycastle|b. c 1833|p19395.htm|Humphrey Bonnycastle|b. 15 Mar 1795\nd. b 14 Mar 1866|p51.htm|Jane Cottrell|b. c 1796\nd. 1867|p289.htm|John Bonnycastle|b. 29 Dec 1751\nd. 15 May 1821|p10.htm|Bridget Newell|b. 10 Apr 1754\nd. 19 Oct 1825|p11.htm|||||||
RelationshipGrandson of John Bonnycastle.
OccupationHarry Bonnycastle was a an architect, then an artist. 
BirthHe was born circa 1833 in Kent.1
 
(Witness) Note.Humphrey and Jane were married in 1837 but on the 1841 census they had four children with them (relationships were not indicated on the 1841): Jane (age 10), Mary (6), Harry (8), and Emily (4 months), recorded in that order.
So, Emily was their child together but the first three were likely Humphrey's or Jane's from a previous marriage. It would not be unusual for a stepchild to use the stepfather's surname. Oddly, at their marriage, it was recorded that neither had been married before. Civil registration began in 1837, so there will not be birth certificates for the older chidlren. Baptism records would help - but where to look? 
Passenger ListHe was listed on a manifest dated 28 Aug 1837 as Henry Bonnicastle, age 4. He arrived at New York from London on the ship "Mediator", destination Upper Canada. He was travelling with [his father] Humphrey Bonnicastle age 42 & [his uncle] Richard Henry age 45.2 
(with Parents) 1841 CensusHarry appeared on the 1841 Census of Lewisham, Kent in the household of Humphrey and Jane Bonicastle. He was 8 years old and born in Kent.1 
Research Note He became an architect (not listed at Cambridge or Oxford), possibly in India, quit early and joined an art colony in France with a mistress.3 
Note.The image of this painting was found online at a 2003 art auction catalogue. The oil on canvas piece, 59.5 x 49 cm in size, was attributed to 'H Bonnycastle', undated, and was valued at £250 to £350
[One must also entertain the possibility that this painting was done by a different Bonnycastle - need more evidence].4
The Organ Grinder
Oil painting attributed to H Bonnycastle
Last Edited4 Oct 2011

Citations:

  1. Online image of the 1841 Census for England & Wales (Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.co.uk), HO107/484 Book 4 Folio 35.
  2. Ancestry.com databases, online www.ancestry.com, New York Passenger Lists.
  3. E-mails from John Gould to J Kolthammer.
  4. http://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/…,-45-p-5p2b42lj51.
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